#mental-model #epistemology Created at 260323 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 260323 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Philosophy/Epistemology/The Lindy Effect is the Grim Reaper of Memes]] - [[Philosophy/Epistemology/Kolmogorov complexity]] - [[Physic/In physics, be very skeptical for theories that did not pass the test of time]] - [[Philosophy/Epistemology/Lindy Effect falsification]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Lindy relationships]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # Lindy complexity Kolmogorov complexity can be used as a mental model for the Lindy effect in the sense that both concepts deal with the idea of information endurance over time. The Kolmogorov complexity is a measure of the amount of information contained in a sequence of symbols or data, while the Lindy effect suggests that the life expectancy of a concept, technology, or idea is proportional to its age. In other words, the simpler and more fundamental an idea or piece of information is, the more likely it is to endure over time. This is similar to the idea of Kolmogorov complexity, where the most succinct and efficient representation of a sequence of data has the potential to persist over long periods and through different contexts. Therefore, we can use the mental model of Kolmogorov complexity to understand the Lindy effect and make predictions about which ideas or technologies are likely to endure over time. By looking at the fundamental aspects of a concept or technology and assessing its simplicity and elegance, we can make more accurate assessments of its potential longevity.